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S ANYTHING MORE gratifying than identifying your passion and purpose in life and pursuing it with all your drive and energy? I am always reminded of this concept in September when HudsonMOD hosts its most worthwhile annual event: Trump National’s Concours d’Elegance in support of The Eric Trump Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

While the St. Jude name is recognized by many, I never fully appreciated the level of care the hospital provides until I met Eric Trump. From the first conversation we had, Eric’s sincere and undying passion for St. Jude in general and for finding a cure for childhood cancer in particular was undeniable. I was instantly hooked. St. Jude patients, families and the doctors who work endless hours to uncover a cure for childhood cancer are remarkable. To date, The Eric Trump Foundation has donated and pledged nearly $28 million to St. Jude and has grown into one of the largest private charities in the country.

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THE RESORT AT PAWS UP MONTANA MASTER CHEFS WEEKEND

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ERE IN THE LAST LIGHT of a Greenough, Montana evening, quiet lays so heavy you can hear the aspen leaves flutter. Close at hand, horses graze in auburn pastures. On the horizon, darkening clouds crawl along mountain ridges. On the grounds of The Resort at Paws Up, the grasses tremble as if damn glad to be part of this lovely purpling moment.

At Pomp, Paws Up’s fine dining restaurant, it is a far louder matter. The barn-size room is lined with rows of long linen-draped tables and dappled with soft light. There is laughter, followed by the chime of fine glassware.

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Montana Master Chefs features friendly ‘quick fire’ challenges and grill-offs amongst the featured chefs, which gives a nod to Top Chef inspiration behind the activity. Many guest chefs year after year even have previous experience on the show.

made of The Resort at Paws Up’s luxuries—from posh cabin homes and hot air balloon rides to deluxe camping tents brimming with indulgences like organic spa products and heated bathroom floors.

Yet, at its heart, Paws Up taps into familiar, soul-warming simplicity: great fun beneath the wide sky. The Montana Master Chefs weekend simply ups the fun quotient. During the day, guests play at horseback riding, fly fishing and rafting on the Blackfoot River, archery, rappelling, shooting (clays) and even a cattle drive (“After three hours in the saddle, you’ll want ibuprofen when you’re done,” drawls a cowpoke guide). At night are music and fireworks. You are 10 again, except at this summer camp they offer wine seminars and serve applewood smoked sturgeon and Meyer lemon semifreddo.

Mostly, though, the Montana Master Chefs weekend is about good company. All four chefs at the 2014 Montana Masters—Ariane Duarte, Kelly Liken, Brooke Williamson and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Binder—have appeared on Bravo television’s Top Chefs, but there is not a whiff of more-culinary-than-thou. Over the course of the weekend, the chefs mix easily and eagerly with the guests. At dinner,

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perfectly browned potato is the creation of Chef Ariane Duarte, one of four top-notch chefs flown in from around the country to participate in Paws Up’s annual Montana Master Chefs weekend.

Nadine and her husband Dave own The Resort at Paws Up, providing them the enviable duty, along with some 120 attendees, of sampling a host of creative, cutting-edge culinary concoctions.

Nadine places the tater tot in her mouth. There follows an appreciative crunch and, no doubt, a burst of flavor, for Nadine closes her eyes in the universal culinary thumbs-up.

“Mmmmmmmmmm.”

Slowly opening her eyes, Nadine gestures at the surrounding room: a towering, sturdy edifice of stone and broad-beamed wood.

Paws Up remains a working cattle ranch, with a resort on site.

“This is where the ranch hands ate,” she says. “Nothing’s different other than the paint color and the furniture.” I would argue that the food is different too, such as the garlic-rubbed, roasted Montana strip loin accompanied by jalapeno-cheddar tater tots paired with a 2009 Merry Edwards Meredith Pinot Noir sitting before us.

Paws Up hosts the Montana Master Chefs weekend each fall (the 2015 version, celebrating The Resort’s 10th anniversary, takes place this September 24-27), flying in some of the country’s top chefs for an upscale, down-home culinary fest that pairs fun during the day with epicurean wizardry and winery at night. Much ado is

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Ariane leans over to a guest and offers tasting advice. “Those right there, they’re little lemons. Try them with the wine.” Out on the clay shooting range, Kelly blasts an alarming number of clays from the sky. Shotgun smoking in the crook of her arm, she grins. “This is surprisingly fun.” A wholesale lack of pretentiousness imbues the entire event. When the Master Chef dinners (held Thursday and Friday night) conclude and the chefs come out of the kitchen to take a bow, there are hoots and whistles. It’s really about people, joyfully animated and sharing. Salt and sweet and tart and camaraderie

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(Below): The Cattle Drive at Paws Up: “After three hours in the saddle, you’ll want ibuprofen when you’re done,” says a cowpoke guide. (Bottom): Woodsy charmer: The Resort at Paws Up offers a taste of the great indoors in the great outdoors.

intertwine like lovers.

Sums up Kelly: “It’s always fun when a lot of like-minded people get together.”

It may be low key, but there is an undercurrent of competition, and it blossoms in (easygoing) full bloom on Saturday afternoon at the weekend’s marquee event. The Top Chef Cook-Off Challenge is a smackdown with seasonings. Three chefs (Binder, Liken and Williamson; Duarte had to leave the event early), two courses (one starter, one entrée) and, most important, plenty of fun.

The emcee lays out the ground rules.

“We don’t like chefs who cry.”

Up on the small stage, in a barn where cattle were once auctioned, the three chefs are presented with a basket of ingredients—for the main entrée, elk meat, fennel, fish sauce, bacon, cauliflower and radicchio—from which they must create a dish. The clock ticks its merciless seconds. Roadblocks are tossed their way: no can opener, five minutes of cooking with one hand tied behind their backs, five minutes of cooking without being able to talk to their sous chef (picked from the audience).

It is a hoot. Steam rises. Panic ebbs and flows. Things break.

Things burn. The chefs lament (“Fish sauce?!”), but they don’t cry. When the smoke settles, the judges declare Lizzie Bender the winner, but no one really cares. The real winner is the food bank in nearby Missoula. The dishes are auctioned off on the spot (and each bid is matched, or more, by the Lipsons). In two hours, the cook-off raises $13,000.

Outside the barn the aspen leaves flutter, sounding like applause.

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Michael Kors Collection Color blocking is one of fall’s biggest trends, especially in accessories. The Gia crossbody bag’s neutral colors make it the perfect accessory to play down a daring look, but it’s also chic enough to stand on its own against a simpler outfit. Available at MichaelKors.com or Select Michael Kors Stores, $790

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end, it’s time to say goodbye to light clothing and sandals and say hello to fall’s booties, collared necklaces, color blocking, reds, fur, bold embellishments, crazy patterns, fringe and fall jackets. These wardrobe staples are all you need for your autumn fashion to "fall" into place.

Tory Burch Tory Burch never delivers anything less than perfect, especially when it comes to jewelry. The fashionable company hits the mark once again with their Asymmetrical Collar Necklace, one of the season’s standout accessories. The rose gold, gold and silver necklace delivers the perfect daytime and nighttime glam to any wearer. Available at ToryBurch.com, $395

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Giuseppe Zanotti Sporting the fringe trend this fall is an absolute must, but rocking it in a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti Design boots is the epitome of a fashionforward look. The shoe maven crafted the CALLIE suede boots perfectly. Wear them to add a pop of color to a neutral-toned outfit or use the fringed booties to make a bold statement. Whichever way you choose to go, you are sure to turn heads. Available at Giuseppe Zanotti Design Boutiques, $1,075

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to arrive at your destination hours behind schedule due to horrific traffic conditions on the Long Island Expressway? Because we are so used to getting everything fast nowadays, we don’t want to be stuck in traffic, especially during vacation time.

Now, aviation companies such as Blade, Wings, Titan Aviation and Wheels Up are providing the quick arrivals we want. With their extensive fleets of luxury aircraft and helicopters, they are bypassing the traffic and getting you from Manhattan to the Hamptons, Nantucket, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard and other spots in a couple of hours or less,

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essentially adding time to your vacation you would not have had otherwise. Instead of stressing out behind the wheel, you can sip champagne, relax sky-high and arrive on schedule completely refreshed. Here’s a look at what these four aviation companies have to offer. Time’s ticking away.

Blade “Escape the city. Skip the traffic. Get where you want to be,” proclaims Blade, one of the premier aviation charter companies transporting travelers to East Coast vacation spots in record times. Book your dates, time of travel and destination to places such as the Hamptons, Fire Island, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Newport. Then there’s nothing left to do

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but go to one of the three Blade Lounges in Manhattan, sit back and relax. With all booking and transactions done through their app (available on the Apple Store or Google Play), Blade places everything right in the palm of your hand. Besides charter flights, the company offers Bounce, a program that flies passengers via helicopter to several airports like JFK and Newark and picks you up within 20 minutes of booking your ride. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, Blade guarantees you will still get to your destination refreshed and stress-free. Until Labor Day, passengers who experience a cancelled flight will receive complimentary service to their destination via MercedesBenz Manhattan cars. www.FlyBlade.com

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Titan Aviation Co-owned by Dirk van der Sterre and former NFL player Tony Siragusa, Titan Aviation is a relatively new charter aviation company in New Jersey, beginning their venture not even a year ago. The Morristown Airport-based company,

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Chartering your way to destinations offers many benefits including spacious seating arrangements, more privacy and an intimate experience with flight and crew.

which teams up with Ultimate Air Shuttle to provide high-quality service, has made quite the name for itself, notably in the business world with daily charter flights to Cincinnati. This summer, the company expanded its flight services to include Nantucket, Southampton and Martha’s Vineyard, getting you to each destination in about 30 minutes. Titan Aviation’s services run Thursday through Monday until the end of September. The best part about the flights? They’re all pet friendly. www.Titan.aero

Wheels Up Membership-based, private-aviation company Wheels Up was founded by entrepreneur extraordinaire Kenny

Dichter, who sold his first billion-dollar aviation enterprise Marquis Jet to Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets in 2010.

Wheels Up provides members with aroundthe-clock private flights to wherever they need to fly and access to a luxury fleet of charter jets. By partnering with HeliFlite and VistaJet, the company offers helicopter service for shorter distances as well as internationally capable planes. You can either buy a pre-paid program or pay as you go for only the hours you’re in the air.

Besides having the flexibility to fly 24/7, Wheels Up members get exclusive access to Wheels Down, an events and concierge program, which keeps them in-the-know about the latest events around the globe. www.WheelsUp.com

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Founded by Javier Diaz, Wings Air gets you to where you need to be with an ultraluxurious fleet of helicopters, including the Eurocopter AS350BA and Robinson R44 Raven II. From the hangar in White Plains, NY, it takes only 40 minutes to reach Southampton, 50 minutes to get to Atlantic City and 105 minutes to Cape Cod. Other destinations include Washington, DC, Niagara Falls, Vermont ski resorts and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Charters are not the only air service provided by Wings Air. You can also book custom travel experiences with everything planned for you such as a Hamptons Beach picnic or high-performance driving at Monticello Motor Club. Additionally, Wings Air offers helicopter tours of NYC, flight training and an in-air proposal package. www.WingsAir.net

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F A COUPLE CAN’T CORDIALLY agree on how to divide the marital property during a divorce settlement, the properties may need to be professionally valued to assist in a final decision. When a lawyer steps in, the valuation includes all marital property, personal as well as business. In many divorce settlements, distributing property such as furniture, gems, collectibles, artwork, cars and homes can be a challenging prospect.

Many clients wonder what happens with the DeBeers engagement ring, the expensive artwork, the luxury cars and the inherited house in the south of France. Because of difficult assesment issues, the answers are not always clear. Matrimonial attorneys Steven M. Resnick and Karolina A. Dehnhard of Budd

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Larner in Short Hills are available to explain the methods by which spouses can arrive at a fair split of their possessions.

What happens to the heirloom diamond that has been in the husband’s family for generations? Can it be retained as part of the divorce?

As a general rule in New Jersey, an engagement ring is a conditional gift. The condition is the impending marriage and the ring is only returnable if the engagement is broken. However, once the “I do’s” are exchanged, the promise is fulfilled and the ring becomes the property of the wife. Since the ring was given prior to marriage, it retains its character as separate property not subject to division or equitable distribution.

There can be an exception in the case of family heirlooms, which may be subject to division or equitable distribution because of their unique quality. Even in states such as New Jersey where engagement rings are considered pre-marriage gifts, they may be returned to the husband’s family if they are family heirlooms: for example, if it was the husband’s grandmother’s wedding ring and the family gave it to the bride because there was a promise of a marriage.

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to marriage and carefully drafted in a prenuptial agreement would further serve to ensure that the heirloom will stay in the husband’s family.

What happens to artwork and other collectors’ items purchased during the marriage?

As a general rule, for any property purchased during the marriage, upon divorce that property will be included in the overall calculation of assets and divided equitably between the parties.

However, before the property can be divided, it needs to be appraised. Specialists would need to be retained to address unique valuation issues for artwork and collectibles.

Is a non-inheriting spouse entitled to the vacation home in the south of France inherited by the other?

Maybe. Although inherited property is usually exempt from the marital estate upon divorce, there are actions which may transmute the property, allowing the non-inheriting spouse to seek a distribution. For example, if one party inherits a house, that house is immune from the marital estate. However, if marital funds are used to maintain the inherited house [e.g., to pay taxes, for pay-down of any outstanding mortgage] or to make improvements such as adding an addition or putting in a pool, the spouse would be entitled to a credit due to the portion of marital funds used on these expenses. Putting your spouse’s name on the inherited house would also give rise to a claim that the house was gifted to the other spouse.

Should couples enter into premarital agreements?

Many issues can be addressed in a New Jersey premarital agreement, including but not limited to:

­• each party’s rights and obligations to joint and separate property, whenever and wherever acquired or located; • the right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, assign, dispose of or otherwise manage and control property; • the division of property upon separation, divorce, death, or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event;

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• the modification or elimination of spousal support; • the making of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement; • the ownership rights in, and disposition of, the death benefit from a life insurance policy; • the choice of law governing the construction and interpretation of the agreement; and • any other matter, including personal rights and obligations, as long as it’s not in violation of public policy.

As with any other issue in the often complex world of matrimonial and family law, it is important to retain counsel knowledgeable about the ever-changing statutes governing relief.

For example, the New Jersey prenuptial statute was amended in 2013, which strengthened the enforceability of premarital agreements. Therefore, having a lawyer who’s well informed of these changes can save you time, effort and emotional burdens.

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For couples considering marriage who wish to limit the issues of contention in the event of a divorce, a premarital agreement, also called a prenuptial, should be considered. A prenuptial is a contract made between prospective spouses in contemplation of marriage that become effective upon marriage. The general purpose of premarital agreements is for prospective spouses to define their rights and obligations on financial issues such as the division of property or spousal support in the event they separate or divorce.

If drafted properly, these agreements can save both spouses significant emotional and financial expenses should their marriage come to an end. Premarital contracting can also serve to save divorcing couples from expensive litigation.

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N THE RAREFIED WORLD OF COLLECTIBLE SPIRITS, perhaps none is as highly prized as vintage Scotch whisky.

Four years ago, a Glenfiddich/Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, one of only 15 bottles produced to celebrate the 110th birthday of Sheed (the oldest person in Scotland and granddaughter of Glenfiddich founder William Grant), sold at Bonham’s for £46,850 ($72,889 in contemporary U.S. dollars), making it the most expensive single malt whisky ever sold at auction.

Astounding as this figure is, it barely touches the Macallan Lalique contained in a Cire Perdue crystal decanter sold at Sotheby’s in 2010

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for a mindboggling $460,000. In this case, the extravagance amounted to generosity: all of the proceeds went to “charity: water,” an organization that provides access to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

(Coincidentally, Scotch whisky evolved from a Scottish drink called uisge beatha, which means “water of life.”)

Then there’s the Macallan M Imperiale 6-liter Lalique that fetched nearly $628,000 at a Hong King auction four years later...

With astronomical prices like these, it’s fitting that Scotch should have its own specially named unit for drinking, known as a dram. To be labeled Scotch, whisky must be produced in Scotland and aged at least three years in oak barrels, along with other requirements.

David Blackmore is the Global Master Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie & Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch. He explains, “There are three types of Scotch: single malt, made from only

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water and malted barley in one distillery; blended malt, in which single malt whiskies from different distilleries are blended in the bottle; and single grain Scotch whisky, distilled at a single distillery, but in addition to water and barley may involve whole grains of other malted or unmalted cereals.”

From these three types come three blends: blended malt Scotch whisky, which blends two or more single malt Scotch whiskies from different distilleries; blended grain Scotch whisky, blending two or more single grain Scotch whiskies from different distilleries; and blended Scotch whisky, a mix of one or more single malt Scotch whiskies with one or more single grain Scotch whiskies.

“Blended Scotch whisky forms 90 percent of the whisky produced in Scotland,” Blackmore says. “Familiar brands include Bells, Dewar’s, Johnnie Walker, Cutty Sark, J&B and Chivas Regal.”

The largest number of distilleries are located in the Speyside region of northeast Scotland, accounting for more than 50 percent of the country’s total.

Scotch is an example of something good coming from something bad. Blackmore elaborates, “In the mid-19th century, the phylloxera virus infested French vineyards, drastically reducing the amount of brandy that could be consumed in the United Kingdom and the British Empire. To fill the gap, whisky production in Scotland was stepped up. Hastening the explosive growth was the introduction of the continuous Coffey still, which enabled distillers to make Scotch in greater quantities faster and more cheaply. The grain Scotch that came from these continuous column stills was lighter and easier

Above and Below: The Ardbeg Double Barrel gun case includes two rare bottles of Ardbeg 1974, eight sterling silver drinking cups, a leather-stitched shooting and sampling register and a bespoke OMAS pen with Ardbeg design.

drinking. When blended with the characterful single malts, the blended Scotch category was created and tailored to the tastes of former brandy drinkers.”

Predictably, with this increase in production, the number of Scotch drinkers and connoisseurs increased exponentially.

Producers such as Johnnie Walker and Dewar’s pushed for blended Scotch to be distributed worldwide, further expanding the market.

“The collector market for Scotch has especially taken off in the last decade because many people have grown a little bored of wine collecting,” says Blackmore. “Unlike wine, a bottle of Scotch will keep for as long as you don’t open it. Even when you do open it, it will keep for one to two years if looked after well. You can have many experiences with the same bottle of Scotch. It’s one of the reasons

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prices for Scotch have risen recently.”

Another reason is the spread of online auctions, with people sometimes paying exorbitant prices for vintage bottles. No matter how much money is paid for them, however, Blackmore says a bottle of Scotch was made to be opened and consumed. “You’re almost disrespecting the maker by not drinking it,” he says. Blackmore’s personal whisky bar consists of approximately one thousand bottles, the vast majority of which have been opened.

Innovation has been the driving factor in the Scotch whisky industry for the past two decades. According to Blackmore, the introduction of wood finishing by the Glenmorangie Company, a process whereby Scotch whisky is transferred for a short extramaturation in a cask that previously held fine wine or fortified wine, kickstarted the industry’s quest for innovation in the early 1980s.

“We were able to bring new and interesting flavor profiles to Scotch whisky,” he says, “and a level of complexity and sophistication in the palette that is the envy of the entire wine and spirits industry.”

Dr. Bill Lumsden, director of distilling, whisky creation and whisky stocks for the Glenmorangie Company, is credited as the father of wood finishing and continues to drive innovation, a fact borne out most recently when Glenmorangie Ealanta won World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, an annual review of whiskies from around the world (www.whiskybible.com).

Above: The Ardbeg double barrel’s selling point begins at $20,000. Below: The Glenmorangie 1970s Collection box set includes five Highland single malt Scotch whisky bottles.

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Bottles of Scotch for $10,000+ Besides the aforementioned $628,000 Macallan M Imperiale and the $460,000 Macallan Lalique, here are other high-priced bottles of Scotch.

GLENFARCLAS 1955, 50 YEARS OLD, $10,878 Bottled in 2005, 50 years to the day after it was distilled, this was hand-picked by George S. Grant to celebrate the birth of his ancestor, John Grant, who bought the Glenfarclas distillery in 1865. Only 110 bottles were released.

DALMORE 50 YEAR OLD DECANTER, $11,000 Bottled in 1978 into just 60 crystal decanters, this is a favorite among many collectors.

THE MACALLAN 55 YEAR OLD LALIQUE CRYSTAL DECANTER, $12,500 A creative collaboration between Scotland and France, the Macallan 55 Year Old Lalique was bottled in 1910 in a perfume bottle designed by Rene Lalique. Only 420 decanters were released.

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ARDBEG DOUBLE BARREL, $20,000 Two rare single cask bottles dating from the 1970s, presented in a leather-bound case and accompanied by four solid silver drinking cups engraved by Hamilton & Inches, Scottish jewelers to Queen Elizabeth II. GLENFIDDICH 1937, $20,000 The world’s oldest bottle of whisky is as rare as rare can get: the only bottle ever produced was sold at a 2006 auction.

GLENMORANGIE 1970S VINTAGE, $50,000 There are five rare bottles from the 1970s, two of which were never released before in the U.S. THE DALMORE 62 SINGLE HILAND MALT SCOTCH, $58,000 Only 12 bottles were produced in 1943. The whisky was purchased for $58,000 at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in England. You can’t buy this one because the purchaser reportedly shared it with five friends.

THE MACALLAN 1926 FINE AND RARE, $75,000 A South Korean businessman paid $75,000 in 2005 for this Scotch, whose flavor is described as dry and concentrated.

DALMORE 64 TRINITAS, $160,100 Trinitas is so named because only three bottles were produced. A blend of spirits from 1868, 1878, 1926 and 1939, it’s the first Scotch to sell for six figures.

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One of Scotch’s premier events is the Universal Whisky Experience held annually in Las Vegas. Established in 2010 by the renowned collector and connoisseur Mahesh Patel, its aim is “to provide the world’s most exclusive and luxurious whisky tasting experiences” to top-level drinkers and collectors. Patel has been a collector of fine and rare whiskies for more than 20 years and bought the Dalmore Trinitas, until recently the world’s most expensive whisky (see sidebar). The next Universal Whisky Experience is scheduled for March 2-5, 2016 at the Encore at Wynn resort in Las Vegas.

For those looking for something a little more esoteric, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America is a membership club that bottles single cask malt Scotch whiskies for purchase by members.

The group hosts a series of whisky tastings across the U.S., open to members and non-members alike. You can find out more at www.smwsa.com.

In describing its rich amber color, no less a personage than George Bernard Shaw summed up the allure of Scotch whisky by calling it “liquid gold.” With the exorbitant prices being paid today for vintage bottles, that nickname has acquired a double meaning.

Special thanks to Glenmorangie’s David Blackmore for his help with this article. Blackmore was named 2014 Brand Ambassador of the Year by the International Whisky Competition. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, he has honed his skills working alongside the famous Sixteen Men of Tain at the Glenmorangie Distillery as well as the whisky creators at the Ardbeg distillery.

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HE DISTINCTIVELY MUSTACHIOED FABRICATOR of outrageous custom motorcycles

for the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Russell Crowe, Bill Murray and Donald Trump is an in-your-face kind of guy, so don’t call him by his given name. On the premises of his fiefdom, Newburgh, NY-based Orange County Choppers (OCC), the boss is addressed as Paul Sr., or simply Senior. A totally reformed 12-stepper who at one time “had basically done any drug around,” the Yonkers, NY native is a self-made man. He arrived at his current dominant position from humble beginnings with the Orange County Ironworks, a shop where he built custom bikes for pleasure after being inspired by the many two-wheelers appearing on the streets and in films. In 1999, he co-founded Orange County Choppers with his son Paul Jr. and began building bikes for sale.

At the sleek, hi-tech OCC facility, Paul Sr. and his team of custom fabricators design, engineer and manufacture unique choppers built around a theme or, increasingly, for a broad spectrum of motorcycle enthusiasts around the world. Outfitted with sophisticated technology such as 3D printers that facilitate creation of ornate and decorous motorcycle parts at the touch of a button and the click of a mouse, the Orange County Choppers plant has been the center of the hit TV reality series American Chopper, which debuted in September 2002 on the Discovery Channel. The current Orange County Choppers on CMT and the forthcoming OCC American Xtreme, which premieres on A&E in August and features Paul Sr. and Sons of Anarchy/Illusion Cycles personality Rusty Coones, are the latest iterations of the brand Teutul has built.

Part of the draw of these highly popular shows is the behind-thescenes dynamic in the shop as the crew takes on the many requests that come in every day for ever-stranger and more ornate custom motorcycles. There is the all-powerful presence of Paul Sr. himself, a stickler for details and protocols with a kind of OCD obsession with neatness. There is the constant horseplay that goes on in this uber-masculine environment, manifested in often-elaborate Rube Goldberg treasure hunts for people’s tools and personal items. And there is a lot of noise, not only from the clank-clank of machine shop implements but also from the staff’s obsession with blowing things up. Bowling balls, big boxes of popcorn, chocolate sauce, even live ammunition have been combusted on the set of this slapstick world.

Paul describes a recent prank he played on a relative: “Yesterday my nephew…who is here—I don’t know if you’ve seen him—he doesn’t have a car. So I set it up where a buddy of mine brought this truck down and we brought him outside and said, ‘Look what your

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“What’s cool about being Paul Sr. is that I could go to the President’s and I could wear a cut-off shirt. People are envious because I don’t have to get dressed up.”

uncle got you! Take it around the block.’ And my mechanic had it rigged so that when you start it up it would smoke. So we said, ‘Take it around the block and see how you like it and then pull in front of the garage door.’

“So when he pulled up to the garage door, I said, ‘I think you need air in your tires.’ When I said that, the garage door went up and everybody in my shop had hatchets, they had sledgehammers, they had every tool that you could possibly think of. And they totally wrecked the car probably within 10 minutes, flipped it over on its side—he wasn’t in it! He was there watching it.

“He didn’t get a car after all of this. It was great. But yeah, we love pranks, blowing up stuff and, you know.”

This prankster activity helps relieve the deadline pressure of the often-elaborate works of industrial art fabricated here at the request of clients. “We built a bike for Donald Trump and it was all gold, well, black too, but all real gold. We’ve done a dragon bike that looks just like a dragon,” says Paul Sr., and here again he is modest.

The “dragon bike,” built for a Chinese entrepreneur who is opening an OCC franchise in Beijing, is featured on this YouTube episode of Orange County Choppers: ▶ Orange County Choppers OCC “The Dragon Bike S1 E6” (www. youtube.com/watch?v=yzjly819s0E).

And then there was the “Shaq episode,” which garnered millions of views, hits and comments. The Chopper guys made something special for Mr. O’Neal. “He is a funny guy. He definitely has a great sense of humor and he likes toys,” says Paul Sr. “The guy is 7’1”. It was a challenge building the bike. He was a cool guy. We didn’t really spend a lot of time together because he has a busy schedule, but the time we did spend was great. We have worked with probably every celebrity you could think of. Most of them were good experiences.”

Paul Sr. has appeared on several TV shows, including Celebrity Apprentice, Jay Leno, Letterman, GMA, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and other nationally televised talk shows. His tough-guy image is contradicted by a playful, sweet inner-child demeanor and a tireless involvement with various organizations such as Make-A-Wish, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the U.S. military.

We sat down to talk with Paul Sr. as he was prepping for the photo shoot of HudsonMOD’s “Collectors Issue,” trying on an outfit he admits never wearing before: a suit.

How does a man who’s never worn a suit feel about being photographed in one? “You know what?” he replies. “I’m kinda looking forward to it! I think I look pretty good. I tried that suit on. I don’t think I look bad in a suit. I’m in good shape. It’s kind of cool in a

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“I have 38 acres in a gated area. I have donkeys, horses, sheep, cows, three dogs and a huge farm. When I go there and the gate closes, there is very little noise and I have a pond where I can sit on my deck and fish. That’s home.”

sense, but would it be an everyday thing? No. But what’s cool about being Paul Sr. is that I could go to the President’s and I could wear a cut-off shirt, like when I rang the bell on Wall Street [referring to his appearance at the New York Stock Market]. People are envious because I don’t have to get dressed up.

“This has the cuffs and the whole nine yards. They tailored it and it fits perfectly. I’m a hard person to fit because I have really long arms. I’m kinda big in the chest and narrow in the waist and my legs are long. So it’s hard. I can’t go into a store to buy something to fit me. It doesn’t work.”

Paul is a natural fit for a Collector’s Issue because “I hold onto everything. I have all the memorabilia from day one when we first started the show. I kept it all. I have a small cabin, but the cabin I keep my bikes in is quite a bit bigger. The whole inside of it is all memorabilia I’ve collected over the years.”

While his car collection is not quite of Jay Leno proportions, he does own more than 30 four-wheel vehicles, mostly—what else?— muscle cars. “I go from GTO’s and Oldsmobile 442’s. I collect from ‘64 to ‘71 because that’s when they had higher compression in the motors, and they are all convertibles and they are all four-speeds.

“I just bought the brand-new Corvette Z06. I have six Corvettes.

The Cadillac CTSV—it has the Corvette motor in it—parts of it are carbon fiber. I have a Mercedes CLS-AMG 63 that has the big motor—600 horsepower, twin turbo sedan, and they only made 30 of them. They are like a flat maybe goldish brown. Really nice car.

“I’ve collected every type of car: Fords, Dodges and multiple different-style cars. But again my first real car is a ‘70s GTO. I’ve always liked General Motors cars and the four-speeds are really desirable.”

Despite having so many vehicles to choose from, he prefers one above all the others for his daily driving: “Suburban. I love it.”

When it comes to luxury, his thoughts turn to motorcycles, even though he won’t admit it. “First of all, I don’t consider them luxurious. My favorite bike is a really all-out chopper with a real long front end. I ride that mostly on a daily basis. I enjoy building choppers that are era-correct for the ‘70s. I have road kings and touring bikes. If I’m going to go riding out West, I’m going to bring a touring bike. If I’m riding locally, I’m riding my chopper.”

Then again, if he’s going to ride a Harley, “I’m going to ride a CVO, which is what they call a Screaming Eagle. Top of the line, all chromed out with a bigger motor. It’s really a nice-looking bike. Has a huge frame, a backrest—like riding on a cloud.”

When Senior talks clouds, he means the fluffy, natural kind, not the high-tech metaphor for digital storage. Decidedly not. Growing up in Yonkers, he says, was a simpler, more vintage experience, like just about everything else in his life. “I had four sisters, so that was pretty interesting, back then in the early ‘60s. Growing up was basically the thing you did. Everybody on the block was either your age or a little older and there was a whole block of kids. Some of

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us were good friends; some of us just knew each other. Most of the things we did was play stickball, dodgeball. Things were simpler. Go to the lots and do stuff like that. There were no cellphones. Either your mother would whistle and you knew it was dinner time, or the lights would go on and you knew it was time to go home. It seemed to work before we had all of these cellphones and whatnot.”

Motorcycles were not part of Senior’s childhood, and his love for them came only later. “Nobody in my family was involved with bikes,” he says. “When I started my steel shop in 1973, a welding shop, I did ornamental work and then I did structural work. It was my partner from Brooklyn who was a real bike guy, building bikes from scratch, which nobody did that back then. That’s pretty much how I really developed an interest in motorcycles.”

He was 22 when he got his first one, a 1971 Triumph. “I paid $900 for it. In 1974 I bought my first Harley, and I still have it today. It’s hanging in the restaurant. It’s called Sunshine; I have a tattoo of it on my chest.” The restaurant, a bowling alley and retail store are part of the CC complex that has grown from those humble beginnings.

Not only has he done a few reality shows, but it also could be argued that, with American Chopper, Paul Sr. created the template for this modern-day genre. Teutul was once quoted as saying, “At first I wanted to control how I acted and what I said, but then you can’t—you’ve just gotta be yourself.”

How was just “being yourself” so key to the success of his show?

“Well, it was basically just you’re a guy working in a steel shop who barely has a high school diploma, and all of a sudden you get a phone call. And really, I’m actually a pretty shy guy and I’m not generally that outgoing, although I really like people. When they asked do you want to do a show, it’s like those are the things you think of when you’re a kid—you know, that would never happen. So you don’t entertain it too long. So all of a sudden you’re asked to do this TV show and I say to myself, what am I going to do? I’m going to be in front of all of these people. Do I lose weight, do I gain weight, do I work out more, do I dye my hair, do I learn how to talk different? Then I said, f*** it. I don’t have time for that BS and I’m just going to be who I am, and I kinda let it all hang out.

“That’s what made the show popular, the fact that people recognized they are not that different [from me].”

This easygoing rapport with his audience paid off big-time, and the effect on his business was felt right away.

“It blew up immediately. It was like opening up a floodgate. At first, it was really just me and my son. It was a hobby! I had my steel shop and I opened up a little shop down below, and I wanted to build 10 bikes a year, you know. Then boom! It was crazy.

“Merchandising, you know, all of this, I wasn’t prepared for any of it. It happened like [snaps his fingers] that. One show on the series and it just blew up. So people were coming to me wanting to do all of these licensing programs. I mean, we could not buy enough T-shirts.

We could not keep up with the T-shirts and we had people, you know, just doing them at different companies because one company

couldn’t keep up with it.”

There also was the Donald experience, his appearance on Celebrity Apprentice.

“I hated it, totally hated it. I wouldn’t have done it. I refused it a year or two before that, but then Mr. Trump ran into the head of Discovery Channel at a dinner or something and he said, listen we need Paul on our show. Discovery said in a few words or less: you need to go on that show.

“So I did. My plan was, get on the show, have the commercial and then just get fired on the first show. They have these tasks—nobody wants to be the task leader—so I raised my hand and said I’ll do it!

And I won it, like hands down.

“Then I made another show and then another show and then I did, like 10 or 11 shows, before I got canned. I got canned because I

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was doing my own show too, and it was just too much.”

Paul Sr. has a live-and-let-live attitude, but if he were to give advice to other celebrities who are about to be on the program, he could do so in three words: “Don’t do it.”

Asked if, as he is today, he could give himself advice back then, before doing the show, he waxes philosophically: “You know, it’s a different world. I’m a bike guy, a simple guy. There are a lot of intellectual people on that show. I don’t have anything against intellectual people; I just don’t fit. I bring something different.”

Looking back on the whole experience, he says unequivocally, “I wouldn’t do it again.”

Not surprisingly, becoming a public figure/celebrity has affected Senior’s life generally. His close friends and family have noticed he’s changed.

“Oh, big time, but I’m pretty rooted. I came from the bottom and worked for everything that I have. I built my own business and whatnot, so I’ve pretty much made who I am.”

One thing that hasn’t changed is the location of his home. His house—and headquarters—are still in Orange County.

“Home is where I live. I have 38 acres in a gated area. I have donkeys, horses, sheep, cows, three dogs and a huge farm. When I go there and the gate closes, there is very little noise and I have a pond where I can sit on my deck and fish. That’s home.

“I also have a small cabin about two and a half hours from here that’s in a mountain, and I am the only person in the mountain.

There is no electric, but I do have it set up with generators. I do have AC,” he says with a laugh. “That and bike riding to me—well, you know, New York is beautiful. If you go riding around here, it is all mountains and reservoirs.”

Senior and his son Paul Jr. had a very public falling out. Father fired son, then had two businesses, tried to work together one more time and then, the public record tells us, they decided, okay, our relationship is more important than working together. Legend also says they love each other, and Junior is a little nicer than Senior, Senior a little tougher. What is Senior’s POV? “Well, that is the perception,” he says. “I’ve gotta tell you, I am tough, and I have very high expectations. They [the network] edited me as the bad guy because they were getting ratings. They could’ve flipped it and made him the spoiled kid and me the good guy. Well, it hurt my business. There is a history to everything, and people need to know that in reality our relationship was always like that. Even before the show, we had that kind of relationship.

“You know, when you asked me before about how it changed me, it didn’t change me because I am grounded. Now you take younger people—you know, he was in his twenties—and you throw a bunch of money at them, they don’t know what to do with it and there becomes this entitlement.”

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Still, a lot of what Paul Sr. calls “the drama” was amped up by the producers. “It was a forced issue; they forced all of that. You know the thing of it is, like the Shaq show, there was less drama and it was funny, and we got a good rating. I think people are sick of the dramas.

Some of the shows are stupid. I don’t know how people can watch them, and they are getting great ratings.”

The new show premiering in August will be different, he says.

“We’re back on TV, and I’m happy about that. When you go back on TV, a lot of things open up. We have a restaurant now, with a bowling alley and a retail store, so I think we are going to start franchising restaurants. Our show was the first reality program on TV. I always said that ours was the first reality show because it had no script.”

Discussing social media and its impact on his public figure, Paul Senior can’t help but give a quizzical look. According to different sources, he’s died a few times. He doesn’t know whether to laugh at or be hurt by such claims.

“I don’t get it! I mean the last time they said I was dead, in actuality we were out riding with a bunch of people and I missed the turn and we were on the freeway, so I turned around and I went the opposite way in traffic. But people mentioned the police officer’s name. My phone never stopped ringing from family to everybody. It was crazy, man.”

Although he has thicker skin now than when he started out, it still bothers him when he reads something that isn’t true.

“Listen, people get so caught up in it. My response is, dude, it’s really a TV show. It’s a reality TV show, but it’s a TV show. They have editing, this and that, so you are watching a TV show. So when you become a villain, like I did—I got such bad press! It did bother me because I knew the truth.

“You know what, I more or less redeemed myself. I think The Apprentice was good for me because people see me in a different light. One thing I totally believe is that people love to hate you. But people can say they hate me, and then they will see me in the street and they will want a picture.”

When it comes to his public life, he wishes for few changes, if any.

“It’s a good question. I’m not so sure I would change anything. I think there is a reason for everything and I think there is growth in everything that you do—good, bad, indifferent—and I think that you are always kind of evolving, like it or not. Then, no matter what you did, as you get older you can always look back at it. It’s a journey, an experience.”

It’s been a long road, and Senior doesn’t forsee many changes 10 years from now.

“I’ll still be doing what I’m doing. I just turned 66, so I’m getting up there. I work out all the time in the gym upstairs, but this [the shop] is my vacation. I come here seven days a week. I’m not a big vacation guy.”

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You own an exotic car.

How cool is that? It means you’ve been given the opportunity to participate in a lot of electrifying automotive events.

Autocross, track touring and road rally are popular activities, and there are many racing schools as well as books and how-to articles written about them.

As for advice on how best to prep your exotic for a Concours d’Elegance, not so much information exists.

We hope to go a long way toward remedying this oversight with our guide, so let’s get started.

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PICK YOUR POISON — There are several types of car shows or concours events. Each has its own challenges and rules. The most important thing to know before rolling up your sleeves is the type of event in which you’re competing. That way you can thoroughly prepare your vehicle for a chance at a trophy.

WASH AND DRIVE — The simplest concours event is a Show and Shine. The focus is primarily on camaraderie rather than the cleanest car. The only requirement is that you wash your car, give the paint and wheels a little spritz with a detailing spray, vacuum the interior, wipe off any bugs that decided to end their lives against your windshield on the way to the event, and that’s about it. Judging is rare unless it’s a simple people’s choice ballot box.

OUTER BEAUTY — The next level is called Top Side Only. Here, cleanliness and the condition of the paint, wheels, tires, glass and chrome are evaluated. You have to do more than just wash the car and show up. You also have to polish and wax the paint, treat the tires and trim around the glass with a rubber-care product and touch up scratches and paint chips. Condition and cleanliness of the exterior are what the judges are looking for. The trunk, wheel wells, engine, and inside surfaces of the wheels and tires are generally considered off limits. It pays to check with the organizers, so you won’t be surprised. Based on the categories, originality (how close your car conforms to “as delivered”) may affect scoring.

“At a Show and Shine, judging is rare unless it’s a simple people’s choice ballot box.”

SERIOUS STUFF — The top dog of all concours d’elegance events is full or hands-on judging. At these shows, the judges look everywhere: exterior, interior, engine, trunk (or trunks), undercarriage and wheels and tires. In certain historic classes, originality is routinely part of the scoring, and many events may require proof of how the car was delivered when new. Elements such as original paint color, interior finishes (e.g., leather, cloth or vinyl), options (e.g., chrome, steel or alloy wheels) and so on are required. As with the other events, cleanliness is critical: showing a car that’s both spotless and close to factory original is how to win.

TELL A GOOD STORY — The last category is a unique show done with “French judging,” the type that will be employed at the Concours d’Elegance at the Trump National Golf Club on September 27th. Here, the overall presentation of the vehicle is what the judges pay attention to. Often, if the car has a significant heritage, it doesn’t even have to be clean, let alone restored: patina is the key. A dusty “barn find” with a great racing pedigree or ownership history might triumph over a very clean, highly restored car with no story to tell. A team of experienced judges reviews each vehicle, discusses findings and jointly decides on the score.

ALL WASHED UP — Show and Shine preparation is simple.

Clean the car, make sure the paint, chrome and glass are shiny, and vacuum the interior. Of course, take out the baby seat, remove the

bike rack, stow the GPS or radar detector and the coins, tissues, cigarette butts and other trash, too!

DIGGING DEEPER — Everything you would do for a Show and Shine pertains to the Top-Side-Only event, but there’s more. The paint should glisten from a good polish and wax job. The tires and wheels should be spotless (be sure to remove any brake dust that accumulated during the drive to the show). Glass, rubber trim, chrome and aluminum should all be paid attention to. Touch up any scratches and paint chips. It will show you really care about your vehicle, and most judges won’t deduct points for neatly touched-up spots. If the event includes the interior and trunk areas, give these a thorough vacuuming. Avoid using strong chemical cleaners inside the vehicle; on a hot day, these can fog up the interior glass.

FULL TILT BOOGIE — This is the kind of show that separates the pretenders from the pros. If you plan to show your car at the

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highest level of concours d’elegance, you should take it off the road for an extended period and jack up the air to simplify working on the undercarriage, suspension, wheel wells, transmission and engine.

Repair, refinish or replace any seriously worn parts or be prepared to accept the score-sheet deductions. Some professional restoration shops make a significant amount of their income doing this kind of work. The results (and the bills) can be astounding.

At the most competitive concours events, you may need factorybuild documentation so that judges can determine originality as well as level of preparation. Clean and shiny isn’t always enough. A beautiful paint job in the wrong color, spotless but incorrect wheels or an updated radio where an ancient Telefunken belongs will cost you valuable points.

STRAW HATS AND BLUE BLAZERS — For French judging, story, provenance and documentation mean as much as the quality of the paint, metal work, glass and leather. One of Quick Vic Elford’s rally cars in the same livery he won the World Rally Championship is going to impress a judging team more than a pretty car with a recent paint job. Do your homework and bring whatever books, papers, articles, posters and trophies help tell your car’s story.

WHY THEY ROB BANKS — Someone asked Willie Sutton why

he robbed banks. His answer: “Because that’s where the money is.”

This is the same attitude you need when preparing for a concours d’elegance. You have to understand what the judges will be evaluating so you can spend the majority of your preparation efforts on the right areas. However, at highly competitive events be advised not to overlook the small items because winning margins can be as small as fractions of a point.

PART BY PART — For a full concours or French-judged event, start your preparation by focusing on areas that require the most tending to, such as the engine and undercarriage. You need to apply common sense. Don’t destroy the patina of a classic motorcar by inappropriately cleaning, polishing or restoring. If your car is in a class where patina is an important judging criterion, you don’t want to ruin what years of valuable provenance have created.

If the undercarriage is being judged, you need time and patience to clean this area. Same too with the engine, as this is the most difficult area to get spotless. Of course, access to a lift makes the job easier, but you also can do it with a floor jack and jack stands (never work under a car without jack stands!).

WHEN CLEANING THE INTERIOR — Start at the top and work your way down. Use only products appropriate for cleaning auto

The judges will usually walk around to see panel fit and then ask you to open everything up.

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If your car has unique or unusual features and the judges ask you about them, answer simply and present any documentation that you have.

interiors. Never bring open bottles of liquid inside the vehicle. Wet the applicator and bring it into the car to avoid messy spills.

Interior glass can be a real chore to get spotless. Aside from requiring the agility of an Olympic gymnast to reach the corners of the rear window in some exotics, it often takes more than one pass to do a concours-level job. Gently wipe the instruments, switchgear, door panels and vents with a mild automotive interior cleaner.

Clean with car-care products that help preserve the upholstery, especially leather. Finally, vacuum and remove dirt and stains from carpets and the pedal cluster.

Cleaning the exterior is usually the easiest and most enjoyable task. Plus, a good shine gives a sense of accomplishment. On a cool surface, start with an extensive wash and dry, including the doorjambs, cowl area and fender areas under the hood/hatch/ engine cover.

Before polishing and waxing, touch up any stone chips or scratches while being mindful of preserving patina if this is critical to your class. Remove white wax residue around rubber and trim.

Clean the exterior glass (don’t forget the headlights and look closely for bug splatter), along with windshield wipers, latches, hinges and doorstops. Apply vinyl and rubber protectant to moldings and tires.

For storage-compartment cleaning, remove all carpeting and polish the metal areas first. Pay particular attention to the battery area and spare-tire well, if present. Vacuum the carpeting and spot clean if necessary. Clean the jack, spare tire and tools. As with the interior, clean the latch and hinges. Then, look up and remove dirt from the underside of the storage lid, if appropriate.

THE BIG DAY — At the event, you should have to do only light cleaning to prep for judging. Take all of the necessary cleaning products and tools in a container. Having everything organized facilitates keeping the area around your car neat.

FIRST THINGS FIRST — Get rid of dust, bug jerky, grass, etc., from the trip. Lightly dust the paint with a soft cloth and detail spray. Clean the wheel wells and wheels and tires again. Clean the exterior glass one more time. If you did a good job on the interior glass, it will not need to be touched. Police your area and put all your cleaning items back in their carrying container and remove them so the judges won’t see them. Continue light dusting until the judges show up. At most shows, the car should be completely shut so they can evaluate the fit of panels and doors. The judges will usually walk around to see panel fit and then ask you to open everything up.

Listen attentively and follow their instructions.

STAY WITH YOUR CAR! — Always be friendly but take the lead from the judges. The judges are usually on a tight schedule.

Be prepared to answer questions. Note: if your car has unique or unusual features and the judges ask you about them, answer simply and present any documentation that you have (e.g., period photos, original window sticker, etc.). At the completion of judging, say thanks to the judges; they are usually all unpaid volunteers. Above all, recognize that you are competing in a concours event with no cash prizes or life-or-death consequences, so have fun, don’t get upset if you do not place well, and enjoy the experience!

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ST. JUDE PAVES THE WAY for Childhood Cancer Research COMPILED & WRITTEN BY MIKE BANKA

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t. Jude the Apostle is the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations. Many pray to him when things appear hopeless. For parents of kids sick with cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an answer to their prayers, providing hope where previously there was none.

In 1962, the childhood cancer survival rate was 20 percent.

Today it is more than 80 percent. This dramatic improvement is due in no small part to treatments invented at St. Jude.

New treatments are only part of the story, however. With 175,000 children being diagnosed with cancer worldwide each year, sharing every new discovery that promises more years of life is just as important. True to its global mission of eradicating this terrible disease (cancer is the leading cause of death for children older than 1 in the U.S.), St. Jude publicizes every life-saving innovation, every promising new idea, to patients, doctors and scientists everywhere.

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Pushing for even more success, the hospital has opened the Marlo Thomas Center of Global Education and Collaboration, a state-ofthe-art hub of learning and discovery that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among doctors and scientists all over the world. It was dedicated last year during a ceremony that featured Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State. Secretary Clinton previously attended the dedication and opening of St. Jude’s Patient Care Center in 1994 when she was First Lady of the United States.

The 38,000-square-foot Marlo Thomas Center is part of a new $198 million tower, the Kaye Research and Care Center, which also includes three state-of-the-art surgical suites, eight full-size ICU rooms with adjacent parent rooms, and labs that help analyze the genetic origins of childhood cancer. The facility is named for Kay Jewelers, a supporter of St. Jude. Kay Jewelers has made a commitment to raise $50 million over 10 years in support of the hospital’s work and has raised more than $40 million to support St. Jude since 1999.

“Our partnership with St. Jude is a source of great pride and we are honored to support this incredible institution with the amazing work it does,” said Ed Hrabak, president of Kay Jewelers, at the facility’s dedication. “The Kay Research and Care Center is an exciting new chapter in our relationship and extends the pioneering treatment and cutting-edge research that benefits children and families around the world. We thank our generous customers and dedicated team members for their support in making this great day possible.”

“St. Jude is a remarkable place of discovery and interaction and a place of compassion and healing,” added James R. Downing, MD, St. Jude president and CEO. “The Kay Research and Care Center captures all of these elements under one roof and will be integral to our future as a global innovator in the fight against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.”

In dedicating the Marlo Thomas Center, Downing noted, “One of the guiding principles of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has always been to share discoveries with the global research community to speed progress against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. This center is a brick-and-mortar extension of that philosophy, offering researchers at St. Jude and around the world an innovative space to learn, to share, and to develop the next big advances in science and medicine.”

Another division in the Kaye facility is the St. Jude Red Frog Events Proton Therapy Center, the first of its type in the world dedicated solely to children and, at $65 million, almost a third of the cost of the new tower. Proton therapy is particularly effective for children because it attacks tumors near or within sensitive organs while limiting radiation exposure to healthy tissues, vital in children whose bodies are still growing and developing.

Thomas Merchant, DO, PhD, division chief of St. Jude Radiation Oncology, explains, “It’s very important that we deliver precise

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treatment to children, and we’ve designed our facility in such a way that it will have one of the narrowest beams in the United States.” Merchant toured leading proton centers throughout the world while researching the project. The new technology will be used to treat brain tumors, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Ewing sarcoma, neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma. Treatment sessions will range from 20 to 60 minutes.

“This facility will enable us to complete important trials while providing the support that only St. Jude can provide to patients,” says Larry Kun, MD, chair of St. Jude Radiological Sciences.

The Kaye Research and Care Center is not the first example of St. Jude’s making headlines with innovative technology and services.

The hospital’s Pediatric Cancer Genome Project (PCGP) made Time magazine’s 2012 list of top medical breakthroughs. President/

This facility will enable us to complete important trials while providing the support that only St. Jude can provide to patients.

detailed and complete picture of the mutations involved in a patient’s cancer by examining both the protein-coding genes and the long stretches of DNA between genes, which may influence the ways they work.

Researchers involved in the PCGP investigated how pediatric cancer is influenced by variations in the genome, including epigenetic changes, which alter the expression of genes but not the genes themselves. They used DNA sequencing data to identify genetic markers that can help physicians decide the best treatment options for cancer patients, based on the genetic profile of their tumors.

CEO Downing was instrumental in the PCGP’s launch. His work focused on understanding the genetic basis of cancer and using the information gained from this research to improve pediatric treatment. In 2013, he was a finalist for Time’s 100 most influential people in the world.

Decoding the genomes of more than 700 childhood cancer patients was the PCGP’s starting point. Scientists sequenced the entire genomes of both normal and cancer cells from each patient, comparing differences in the DNA to identify genetic errors that lead to cancer. Earlier research to identify cancer mutations had typically focused only on the few hundred genes already suspected of being involved in the disease. Although there had been a few studies that sequenced the 20,000 protein-coding genes in the genome, the PCGP’s whole-genome approach provided a more

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Of all things most likely to advance outcomes in patient care, family involvement is huge.

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An entire floor has been set aside at the new Kaye facility to provide everything St. Jude’s research team needs to develop the highly accurate and sensitive computational methods required to analyze the PCGP data. Astonishingly, the accumulated information represents five to six times more data than St. Jude generated in its first 50 years.

Also part of the tower is The Eric Trump Foundation Surgery and ICU Center, with three state-of-the-art surgical suites. It supplies not only much-needed workspace for doctors, but also the latest technology with the flexibility to add future advances. Included are pre- and post-operation support space and an observation room (with a camera) so the hospital can teach medical professionals across the world. The ICU’s 1:1 patient-to-nurse ratio gives ICU patients the best possible care. At times, the ratio attains 1:2. Says Eric Trump, Founder of The Eric Trump Foundation, “The Surgery and Intensive Care Unit Center enables St. Jude’s brilliant doctors, researchers and scientists to better treat the most catastrophic and unthinkable illnesses that affect the most precious segment of our society.”

The ICU center ensures parents are involved with every aspect of their child’s care by outfitting each room with full accommodations including bed, bathroom and shower. “[At St. Jude] families are much more integrated into the daily clinical treatment of their children,” explains Dr. Ray Morrison, St. Jude Critical Care Division Chief. “Of all things most likely to advance outcomes in patient care, family involvement is huge.”

St. Jude’s push for technological breakthroughs is aided immeasurably by its massive repository of biological information about childhood cancer. One of the world’s largest and most complete, the collection dates to the 1970s and includes more than 50,000 tumor, bone marrow, blood and other biological samples.

Ranked the No. 1 pediatric cancer hospital by Parents magazine, St. Jude was founded by the actor Danny Kaye in 1962, and has treated children from all 50 states and from around the globe. It is the only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute and is a national coordinating center for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium and the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. St. Jude is the only pediatric research center where parents never pay for treatment not covered by insurance; no child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. The hospital is financially supported

by ALSAC, the second-largest health charity in the country, led by CEO Richard C. Shadyac Jr., whose father Richard C. Shadyac Sr. was ALSAC’s CEO from 1992-2005. In addition to pediatric cancer research, St. Jude is a leader in sickle cell disease research and a globally prominent research center for influenza.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To support this incredible institution, visit www.stjude.org.

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The Lamborghini “experience” is step one in a four-step event that takes the driver through a series of programs—Esperienza, Accademia, Super Trofeo and GT3— designed to build the Lamborghini driver’s on-track skills.

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escribing what it’s like to drive a world-class supercar at high speed is like trying to describe the taste of chocolate ice cream to someone who has never had any. I think even great writers like Shakespeare and F. Scott Fitzgerald would have run out of adjectives and adverbs before either nailed it. To really know, you have to try it. That’s the rationale behind a unique on-track driving event created by Lamborghini and supported by dealers such as the new Prestige franchise—Lamborghini of Paramus, NJ—called the Lamborghini Esperienza.

The concept is deceptively simple: bring potential Lamborghini customers to a nearby racetrack, offer them sumptuous refreshments, give them extremely enlightening, professional classroom instruction on safe high-speed driving and then, for the next eight hours or so, guide them them through on-the-racetrack exercises calculated both to excite and enlighten.

Lime Rock Park (LRP) was the facility chosen for this round of the “experience” (two others are scheduled in 2015: Dallas in October and Palm Beach in December). But for this event, they couldn’t have picked a better spot. LRP is a park-like facility located less than two hours north of the George Washington Bridge. It’s tucked away in the Berkshire Mountains in the northwest corner of rural Connecticut and is surrounded by excellent hotels, inns, B&Bs and

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many quality restaurants. More important than the local amenities and unlike super speedways such as Indianapolis or Daytona, LRP is a natural road course. That means it has both left- and right-hand turns with a couple of steep elevation changes thrown in for added excitement. Additionally, LRP does not have concrete walls inches off the edges of the track resulting in a higher level of safety for both the drivers and the cars.

The Esperienza begins early as drivers and instructors gather for barista-made espresso or cappuccino, gourmet breakfast offerings, fresh juice, fruit and, of course, camaraderie. Careful observers say you can usually tell military fighter pilots by the way they walk, talk and carry themselves. Let’s call it a certain swagger. Sitting among the day’s participants, I think I saw some of that budding in more than a few individuals.

I approached one of the event organizers to try to get a better understanding of this event. He said, “It’s really a very soft sell.

We want our customers to get excited about our cars and the Lamborghini brand. But, more important, we really want our friends to simply enjoy a very special day.”

I learned that the Lamborghini “experience” is step one in a four-step opportunity that takes the driver through a series of programs—Esperienza, Accademia, Super Trofeo and GT3— designed to build the Lamborghini driver’s on-track skills, instill

“I’m here because I was invited by Prestige, my dealership. I always buy from Prestige because it’s one of the last family-owned businesses.” confidence and, ultimately, satisfy the driver’s desire to compete successfully in a serious international race series. Of course, not everyone today is going to advance through all steps of the program, but it’s worth noting that the opportunity is there if the desire and skills are too.

I next spoke to one participant, Marie Gargano, who said she and her husband own a Lamborghini but, she lamented, “I don’t get to drive it!” She then gave me a knowing smile because, after today, that was probably going to change.

Sitting with another driver, Dave Deluca, I learned the reason he was attending. “I’m here because I was invited by Prestige, my dealership. I always buy from Prestige because it’s one of the last family-owned businesses,” he said, adding, “Plus, I always get personalized service.” Pausing, he said, “I get treated beyond belief!”

After breakfast, the drivers were led into a classroom where the schedule for the morning was laid out along with a PowerPoint presentation that gave instruction on basic racetrack driving techniques.

“Smooth is fast,” explained Simone Campedelli, five-time championship winning rally driver and one member of the team

of instructors who would be working with the participants. “We have several exercises that will allow you to push your car to the limit safely,” he explained. “The key lesson to be learned from the morning’s exercises is for the student driver to learn to trust the car.”

Campedelli was introduced by Lamborghini GM, Jason Chinnock, along with several other instructors whose credentials read like a who’s who of motor racing, including IndyCar, World Rally, Formula 1 and even NASCAR. The message sent was not about bragging, although if your credentials were this robust, you might be tempted. They wanted to make sure everyone understood that these folks are people at the top of their game who are capable of helping a driver improve his or her skills and progress quickly and safely to a higher behind-the-wheel performance level. “Follow your instructor’s feedback” was the message. “They know the car.

They know its potential,” finishing with the reminder, “Safety is our number one priority.”

Next, the participants in the room were arranged into three groups—Orange, Yellow and Green—and were told they would have two instructors and one hostess with them all day. The job of the instructors was to demonstrate each exercise and then change over seats so the guest drivers could apply the skills they were just shown.

The hostesses’ jobs were to keep the drivers and their invited guests hydrated by bringing cool beverages (it was a very warm day) and to help ensure the three different teams stayed on schedule.

The first exercise I saw was a pyloned slalom on the main straightaway. The drivers were asked to negotiate their way through the cones, smoothly and at a brisk pace, so they could get comfortable driving these very powerful cars at speed. This would help them learn the handling characteristics of each Lamborghini they would have the opportunity to drive: either a nearly 700-hp Aventador or a 602-hp Huracan LP 610-4.

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Initially, the students sat “right seat” while the instructor took them through the exercise, but then they swapped roles and the students were turned loose against the course to perfect what they had just learned. The first few runs saw more than a few pylons go flying, but by the time everyone had experienced several runs, speeds climbed, smoothness improved and pylons remained untouched.

Across the paddock area on a section of the track called The Esses, students were given instruction on how to navigate their

Lamborghinis “from point to point” through a series of left/right corners. The best way through a corner on a racetrack is called “the line,” and for this exercise, the instructors placed several pylons along the road to define clearly the fastest and safest way through the corners. These showed turning points, apex points (i.e., the place at the edge of the corner to drive the car for maximum speed and safety) and braking points.

The speeds here were much higher than those reached on the slalom exercise but still very safe because each Lamborghini has

Initially, the students sat “right seat” while the instructor took them through the exercise, but then they swapped roles and the students were turned loose against the course to perfect what they had just learned.

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Based on my personal experience as a track instructor and observation of the morning’s events, Lamborghini’s program is a winner.

outstanding braking and road-holding ability. In addition, there is a suspension management system called ANIMA that helps keep each all-wheel-drive Lamborghini firmly planted on the pavement.

This drill must have been very exciting because every student, after his or her run, exited the car with a huge grin.

The third exercise of the morning was on the back part of the track called West Bend. Here, students were taught incident avoidance and emergency braking. Basically, the students accelerated through a series of “gates” and then were asked to brake quickly, stopping before they hit a wall of cones at the end. As with the other exercises, this one was designed to instill confidence in the driver that the Lamborghini, with its many safety and performance systems, is there to help keep them securely in control of any on-track (and, of course, on-road) challenges. As with the slalom, in the beginning a few of the pylons soared, but with practice and coaching, skills improved quickly.

Athletic coaches speak of something called muscle memory, the body’s ability to learn how to react more quickly and predictably through practice and repetition. That’s the underlying principle behind the three morning exercises. Each gives the driver ample “seat time” in a controlled, instructive environment so he or she can experience and master many of the important challenges a racecar driver has to deal with running fast laps. Based on my personal experience as a track instructor and observation of the morning’s events, Lamborghini’s program is a winner.

At noon, everyone was called in for lunch and a much-deserved rest. I found the chatter among the drivers enlightening. They were sharing experiences and opinions and giving heaps of praise for the cars, the instructors and the program.

After lunch, the day continued with more classroom instruction.

This time the intricacies of Lime Rock’s 1.5-mile track were revealed. That’s because every driver would be given a helmet and set loose (behind an instructor in a leading car) on the full circuit for high-speed laps.

Before being sent out, they were warned that it was “most critical” that they never turn off the ESC button, a safety system that helps prevent skids, spins and slides.

There were other buttons they could push affecting technology

that changed the handling characteristics of each car. Stradale was the best setting for driving your Lamborghini on the street. Sport made the suspension and engine response more aggressive. The last was called Corsa and, when pushed, gave the driver the maximum performance the car could deliver. Since this was also a “soft sell” program, the drivers were reminded of the all-wheel-drive system built into each car and how it sends grip securely to the road in any weather condition. Of course, the Formula One-like seven-speed, paddle-shift transmission got a mention, too. Emphasized was the fact that even in DRIVE mode, it adjusts and adapts its shifting to how the car is being driven and feedback received from the road.

With a final reminder that this “isn’t a race”—definitely not a competitive event—drivers were told they should remember the lessons learned earlier. These were: trust the car, smooth is fast and safety is our number one priority.

Pit lane became a buzz of activity as drivers were fitted for their helmets and then given their scheduled on-track times. The plan was to send the drivers out in groups of four cars. The lead car would have an instructor, and the three following cars would be guest drivers. The first lap would be an orientation lap to show everyone “the line” and help each driver learn the safe and fast way around.

Each subsequent lap was run at a brisker pace until that group’s time was up and other drivers were given their chance to drive the full track.

People who hadn’t driven yet queried the drivers who had just come off the track. What was it like and the all-important, how fast did you go? Many were stunned when they heard triple digit figures like 120 mph and 125 mph. One driver said his best was 140 mph! But my favorite comment was from a young man who said as he pulled off his helmet, “This was the best time of my life!”

So that’s a taste of Lamborghini’s Esperienza—a chance to experience driving a world-class supercar safely on a racetrack at high speeds without fear of getting a speeding citation and with quality instruction by professional driving instructors.

Contact your local Lamborghini dealer, like our friends at Prestige’s Lamborghini of Paramus, about costs and scheduling for the next time this program comes to our area.

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NEWPORT,

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People flock to Rhode Island’s premier seascape every summer.

Whether they want to take in the exciting yachting events, enjoy the nautical atmosphere

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RHODE ISLAND or experience some of the best seafood in New England, ultimately it’s Newport’s lavish hotels that keep visitors coming back year after year.

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Nestled on the southern tip of Rhode Island’s Aquidneck Island is Newport, one of the Ocean State’s most popular beach towns. Brimming with thousands of locals and vacationers during the summertime, they all come to experience one thing: the picturesque seaport’s sumptuous vistas and activities.

THE CHANLER AT CLIFF WALK

Recently named No. 18 on Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” list for the Top 100 Hotels in the Entire World, The Chanler at Cliff Walk is arguably Newport’s finest stay. It was the first mansion to reside on Newport’s Cliff Walk, a well-known and scenic attraction regularly visited by vacationers. Built in 1865, The Chanler has a fascinating, rich history. For one, the building used to serve as an all-girls school. Notables such as President Theodore Roosevelt have stayed here, and the hotel’s 20 rooms reflect different historical themes, including the Greek revival, Renaissance and Gothic. Perhaps The Chanler’s most lavish amenity is its first-class eatery Spiced Pear, offering a taste of New England’s top seasonal

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dishes created exclusively by Executive Chef Thomas Duffy and his culinary team. Besides this top-of-the-line dining, The Chanler offers guests two other restaurants (the Veranda Lounge and Terrazza Restaurant), heated bathroom floors, wet bars, flat screen TVs and exceptional views of Newport’s waters.

VANDERBILT GRACE

Originally built and owned by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Grace (formerly known as Vanderbilt Hall) is one of the many mansions in Newport formerly owned by the wealthy American family. Dating back to 1909, this extravagant hotel perfectly embodies luxury set against a profound historical backdrop. Think Gilded Age décor, Beaux-Arts features and ornate opulence that will instantly transport you back to an age of sheer extravagance. Now, completely transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, the Vanderbilt Grace provides 33 lavish rooms for guests and is only a short distance from Newport’s famed shopping area, Thames Street. Equipped with a spa, fitness center and indoor and outdoor pools, guests can relax and enjoy magnificent views of the nearby harbor. The Vanderbilt Grace has two on-site restaurants: MUSE, an upscale eatery providing guests with exceptional European and New England dishes, and The Conservatory, a new casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Both are convenient and well-worth-it perks that will make your stay even more memorable.

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The first hotel in Rhode Island to garner the Relais & Chateaux’s crown stamp of approval is the exquisite Castle Hill Inn. Set on its own 40-acre peninsula providing a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Narragansett Bay, it was built in 1875 by Harvard marine biologist Alexander Agassiz. The Castle Hill Inn is separated into different sections, including the original Agassiz Mansion, harbor

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Anyone who has visited will agree that Newport is grand and magnificent. The coastal town, founded in 1639 and featuring colorful remnants of its historical past, unveils a luxurious narrative to all who venture here. Cobblestones still line the streets, and the opulent Newport Mansions (the former homes to some of America’s wealthiest families, including the Vanderbilts) still overlook the shimmering waters on the town’s cliffside. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy established summer White Houses here to vacation to during the warmer months.

Newport has upheld its lavish standards in every way. Calling the town home are many of Little Rhody’s premier yachting clubs (including the New York Yacht Club, Newport Yacht Club and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club), various regattas held throughout the summer and fall months, superb seafood eateries and luxury beaches— making this summer town one of New England’s top destinations.

Of course, guests need a place to stay during their visit, and Newport’s hotels are nothing less than extravagant. Boasting top-ofthe-line amenities and breathtaking views, here’s a list of hotels to consider when you’re in the area.

Previous pages: The Chanler at Cliff Walk, The Vanderbilt Grace and the Castle Hill Inn. Above: Perched on Newport’s famed Cliff Walk, The Chanler offers guests breathtaking views. Below: Castle Hill Inn offers an extensive list of onsite activities including sailing the Narragansett Bay.

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Above: One of many Vanderbilt mansions in Newport, Vanderbilt Grace epitomizes extravagant luxury and will transport guests back in time. Below: Many choose OceanCliff’s venue space for weddings as it offers a spectacular nautical backdrop. Right: Forty 1 North’s contemporary feel and modern amenities depart beautifully from Newport’s time-honored architectural traditions.

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house, chalet, beach houses and beach cottages. Because of the extraordinary amount of space, the inn is home to seven elite guest rooms inside the main building and 26 secluded waterfront rooms located around the rest of the property. Over the years, Castle Hill Inn has accommodated its fair share of famous people, including author Thornton Wilder and actress Grace Kelly, who stayed at the hotel while filming High Society. Castle Hill also offers the Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, which grants guests access to an onsite haven filled with soothing face and body treatments prepared with all-natural ingredients from various farms throughout the state. Other amenities include al fresco dining prepared by Chef Karsten Hart and a variety of on-site activities. You can view the latter at www.newportharbor.com.

OCEANCLIFF

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Established in 1864 by Peabody & Stearns, the company responsible for building The Breakers, OceanCliff served as the summer home to the families of Arthur Bronson of New York and, later, famed industrialist Gaun M. Hutton. The incredible property, which sits on 10 acres, has become one of the top hotel destinations in Newport.

The OceanCliff hotel is justly named, a cliffside resort offering guests exquisite views of the Narragansett Bay. With 24 rooms on-site, the hotel personifies 19th-century ambiance through its distinguished décor and grand architectural features. Over the past couple of centuries, due to the hotel’s exceptional views, people have come to OceanCliff to host incredible events and wedding celebrations. Nearly

225 people can fit into the hotel’s grand ballroom, with stunning nautical scenery serving as the backdrop. OceanCliff’s popular venue has been awarded Couples’ Choice Awards by WeddingWire and featured on The Knot for Best of Wedding Picks. Besides enchanting parties, the hotel offers Upper Deck, a smaller, tented rooftop venue, and the Safari Room, a luxury dining experience perfect for rehearsal dinners, parties or an intimate gathering that features the most unique seafood dishes in all of Newport. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a spectacular getaway, OceanCliff fills the bill most handsomely.

FORTY 1 NORTH

Situated in the Newport Harbor, Forty 1 North operates both as a marina and a luxury hotel. Affording stunning views of extraordinary incoming sea vessels, this hotel is unlike many others in Newport. Its key distinction is that it strays from Newport’s historical trappings.

The waterside hotel, which opened in 2011, delivers contemporary architectural features. To keep in line with its modern persona, Forty 1 North utilizes eco-friendly amenities (24 of their 28 rooms are LEED-certified), iPod music systems, LED flat-screens, pet-friendly accommodations, personal shopping and 24-hour concierge services. Forty 1 North has two restaurants on-site for guests’ convenience: The Grill, a dockside eatery providing a variety of palatable foods, and Christie’s, an Asian-inspired restaurant decorated with bright pops of color. Guests of Forty 1 North are also within short walking distance of Newport’s prime shopping centers.

EVENTS

GRAND OPENING OF PRESTIGE VOLVO

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restige Volvo of East Hanover, NJ, celebrated the dealership’s grand reopening last spring. The event showcased their newly renovated 18,000-square-foot space and displayed the Swedish automaker’s brand-new luxury SUV, the XC90. Mayor Joseph Pannullo along with other East Hanover council members joined Prestige Volvo executives during the ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as leaders of Volvo North America. Guests who attended the event enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a chance to experience the all-new XC90 SUV firsthand.

Klae Construction Team: Bob Walsh, Glen Soleau, Prestige Volvo President Leonard Haiken, Ed VanderMaas, Prestige Volvo General Manager Matthew Haiken and William Rod Meyer

Lya Speckman, Yael Haiken, Sandy Haiken, Linda Stark, Alexandra Haiken and Domenica Santora

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HipNewJersey.com’s Kelly Dillon interviews Jim Raggi, VP of Volvo Cars of North America, Northern Region; Prestige Volvo General Manager Matthew Haiken; and Prestige Volvo President Leonard Haiken

Guests were able to preview the all-new Volvo XC90.

Prestige Volvo CEO Leonard Haiken and Volvo Executive VP of Product Marketing and Communications, Bodil Eriksson

Guests were able to test the all-new Volvo XC90.

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EVENTS

DRIVEN BY PURPOSE AT NINETY ACRES

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ast spring, HudsonMOD teamed up with Driven By Purpose, the most exclusive exotics club in the northern New Jersey/Manhattan area, to celebrate a day of luxury at the stunning Ninety Acres at Natirar in Peapack and Gladstone. Guests were treated to brunch and had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win a Tag Heuer timepiece or one-carat diamond cluster earrings provided by Aires Jewelers. All proceeds from raffle sales went to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

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HUDSONMOD’S THIRD ANNIVERSARY

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n Tuesday, June 23, more than 300 VIP guests celebrated HudsonMOD’s third anniversary in support of The Eric Trump Foundation at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. Guests indulged in premium cocktails made with Prairie Vodka, ate delectable hors d’oeuvres by Maritime Parc’s Chef Chris Siverson, took photos provided by NJ Photo Pro, sampled cigars by JR Cigars, viewed a customized cake by Palermo’s Bakery and watched a fireworks display over Liberty State Park by Garden State Fireworks.

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Eric and Lara Trump, Shannon Steitz and Jason Lembo

Stephen and Stephanie Grafas and Gregg Romero

Host Joumana Kidd

Jason Lembo, Domingo Zapata and Shannon Steitz

J.R. Cigar representatives

Andrea Loshkin, Rhonda Swiderski, Shelly Maloney and Stephanie Gannon

April Miller, Scott DeCarolis, Nancy Ann Casazza and Greg Calabro

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Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Kathy and Richard Wakile

Shannon Steitz and Patrick Warburton

Gary Horn and Eric Trump

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Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva and model Tatiana Brodsky

Dewar’s representatives

Giorgio Armani representatives

VIP guests

Rebecca Cherry

Vendela Dente and TJ Kidd

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ELEVATE YOUR SOIRÉE WITH EVENTION

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VENTION INC., located in Glen Rock, NJ, has been delivering exceptional party-planning and design services since 1989. Their clients’ high satisfaction level can be credited to the expertise of Beth Shubert, Professional Event Manager and President, and her partner Warren Schneider, Vice President. With years of successful eventplanning experience, Beth and Warren know the ins and outs of what makes an event both exhilarating and efficient.

From lighting to entertainment to décor and special effects, Evention offers all kinds of production elements. It’s Beth and Warren, though, who put all the components on clients’ wish lists together to deliver a celebration that is truly oneof-a-kind. With their keen eye for detail and strong commitment to creativity, they are experts at making anyone’s gathering unforgettable.

So, what are their secrets? Beth shared some of them with HudsonMOD, which should help you throw the ultimate party or event.

First, she suggests using novel music.

When planning a party, hosts now mix DJs with live performers such as an electronic violinist who plays along with the DJ’s music. If possible, try to use different types of music for every room in your venue. Keep it surprising!

Beth points out that people want to “graze” throughout the event space instead of being seated. Everyone is looking for more motion.

Another popular trend is utilizing video, video lasers and audio effects. Videos are projected on TV screens or directly on walls, helping keep guests entertained, while video lasers add unexpected

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movement and energy.

Beth says the healthy-eating movement has become one of the biggest changes in the event industry over recent years. People are more concerned about what they put into their bodies, which is why the industry is seeing more farm-to-table menus and lighter, smaller portions. Themes have become more international (featuring exotic cocktails such as Chilean pisco brandy) or rustic, such as the use of bamboo plates and burlap accessories.

A final trend is small dessert bites instead of sit-down dessert plates. These treats include cake pops, mini donuts and fruit spaghetti in smaller portions.

For more information, visit www. evention.com, or call (201) 444-7789. ® ®

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| Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’ Annual Autumn Benefit

Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m.

Metropolitan Club, New York, NY $500 Join the Can Do Multiple Sclerosis organization as it celebrates the thirtieth Annual Autumn Benefit at the lavish Metropolitan Club in NYC. The sophisticated gala promotes awareness of this disabling disease.

This year, the organization will honor Courtney Galiano from So You Think You Can Dance, and Pat Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN, one of the organization’s first program consultants, will receive the Legacy Award. FOX’s senior meteorologist Janice Dean will serve as the master of ceremonies. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, three-course dinner menu, silent auctions and an awards ceremony. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s brand-new program, 2016 JUMPSTART, which will help people in NYC with MS obtain jobs. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of a great cause. Visit www.mscando.org to purchase your tickets.

New York MotorExpo September 13-19 Brookfield Place, New York, NY With the London and Toronto MotorExpos already in the books, only one other event in the 2015 series remains, and it’s held at Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan. True to its tag as the world’s largest “free-to-visit” motor show, there is no admission charge.

Expected at the event are the BMW i8, 2015 Lincoln MKC and 2015 Mustangs and Escalades. This is a must-attend for auto buffs. | Grand

Harvest Wine Festival

October 3-4, 12-5 p.m.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown, NJ Join the Garden State Wine Growers Association and head out to Morristown, NJ, to experience the Grand Harvest Wine Festival. Sample 20 different wines from the top vineyards in NJ. You will interact with various producers and gain insight into the process of making wine. To make your experience even more relaxing, the day also includes live entertainment, food and craft vendors. | 18th

Annual WhiskyFest

Thursday, September 24 Marriot Marquis, New York, NY Are you an avid whisky drinker? If so, you will not want to miss the 18th Annual WhiskyFest at the Marriot Marquis in New York City. Hosted by Whisky Advocate, this annual festival is the longest-running whisky event to date.

Guests will have the chance to tastetest nearly 350 whiskies from the top distilleries around the globe, including Buchanan’s, Crown Royal, Dewar’s, Jim Beam Rye and Johnnie Walker. Some of the industry’s top connoisseurs will host seminars. With their ticket, guests will receive a commemorative glass, gift bag and pen, and can savor gourmet food in between tastings.

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Parent-Child Home Program’s Annual Gala

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Friday, November 13 Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York, NY On Friday, November 13, the ParentChild Home Program, a nonprofit organization that donates services to families in need to allow their children to receive an education, is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary gala. Join the elite members of this organization as they celebrate their accomplishments to date, as well as hear their plans for the future. | Countdown

to a Cure

November 12, 6-10:30 p.m.

Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, New York, NY NephCure Kidney International (NKI), an organization that raises awareness of rare kidney diseases including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome, will celebrate its eleventh annual Countdown to a Cure event. Over the past 10 years, NKI has raised nearly $5 million in research funds for kidney diseases and will continue their efforts until a cure is found. NKI will launch the NephCure Accelerating Cures Institute at the event, which will streamline study progressions. Guests will also experience the Chance of a Lifetime dinner with a palatable menu, entertainment and a silent auction.

AROUND THE GLOBE | Habitat Bergen Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, September 21 Knickerbocker Country Club, Tenafly, NJ Join Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County as it hosts the fourth annual invitational golf tournament in Tenafly, NJ. All proceeds raised by the event, which is sponsored by Bogota Savings Bank, will benefit the organization’s mission to create affordable housing for underprivileged residents in Bergen County. Tickets to the event include locker-room use, beverage cart, brunch, dinner, open bar and the opportunity to participate in the Hole in One competition with the chance to win a Porsche 911 donated by Paul Miller Porsche. Please visit www. habitatbergen.org to register.

Babyland Family Service’s Annual Awards Gala Thursday, November 12 Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ Babyland Family Services, Inc. (BFS), a nonprofit organization that has been providing services to families in the greater Essex County area for more than 46 years, will host its Annual Awards Gala on November 12. Babyland’s services include childcare, foster care, a 24-hour hotline, domestic-violence shelter, an adolescent transitional home and parent education. BFS serves area residents regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, abilities or socioeconomic status. The event honors New Jersey leaders with a record for community efforts and commitment to providing assistance to those in need. To reserve tickets, call (973) 399-3400.

Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup September 12-9 Newport, RI Cannes Yachting Festival September 8-13 Cannes, France Monaco Yacht Show September 23-26 Port Hercules, Monaco Flying Aviation Expo October 15 Palm Springs, CA GrapeFest September 17-20 Grapevine, TX

SAVE THE DATE PGA Grand Slam of Gold October 14-15 TBD Jewelers International Showcase October 15 Miami, FL Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series October 16 Bermuda Lueur Antique Jewelry Show October 23-25 New York, NY 58th Annual International Auto Show November 21-29 San Franciso, CA

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The total number of wins Jack Nicklaus had at the Masters Tournament. He was crowned champion in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986, making him the current record holder for most wins.

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The year the America’s Cup (the oldest international sporting event) was founded. The next race is set for 2017 in Bermuda.

The number of people to win the Calendar Year Golden Slam.

Steffi Graff became the first (and only) tennis player to win this title in 1988.

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27 The number of World Series wins by the New York Yankees, making the franchise one of the most successful professional teams in the world.

$34,650,000 The amount paid for a rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO in 2014, the highest ever for a car at auction.

$628,205 The amount a bottle of Macallan “M” whisky sold for at auction.

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N A PREDOMINANTLY MALE SPORT, one NASCAR

driver has continued to break down the barriers to female drivers: Julia Landauer. She credits her parents for her love of racing and admired the thrilling nature of the sport too much not to make a career out of it. When Landauer was 14, the New York City native crossed the Skip Barber Racing Series’ finish line, becoming the youngest and first female driver to take home the championship. Now 23, she has participated in nearly 103 races, winning 25 of them with 35 top-three finishes and 45 top-five finishes.

Excelling in racing is not the only laudable thing Landauer has done. Since graduating from Stanford University, she’s been an outspoken activist for women holding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions. She partners with the Girls Who Code and Ellevate organizations to raise awareness of the challenges women face in STEM positions. Landauer was a contestant on season 26 of Survivor:Caramoan and launched Julia Landauer Racing, an all-encompassing website platform that captures all of her achievements and future plans in one place.

HudsonMOD spoke exclusively with Landauer about her recordbreaking NASCAR accomplishments, advocacy for STEM and plans to continue pushing the barriers to her and other women’s success.

How has crossing the finish line at the Skip Barber Racing Series altered your life?

Knowing you can win a championship is the most exciting and nerve-wracking feeling. You know it’s something you can capture, but you must continue to do everything perfectly and any mistake can cost you. So crossing the line was exhilarating beyond words!

I proved I was the best out there. I made a statement for young racers and showed that women and girls can win, too. Winning is intoxicating, and once you get a taste of it, you strive for it again and again and again.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

In 10 years, I hope to have continued to win races and championships in different NASCAR series and to be racing at the Cup level [the top series in NASCAR]. I will also continue to develop Julia Landauer Racing into a STEM, racing and business platform, collaborating with companies and organizations to benefit one another’s goals.

And I hope to continue to work with NASCAR to inspire and motivate people to never give up and go after their dreams.

Why is it important for women to advance in STEM careers?

During my time at Stanford, I learned just how technology-centric our modern world is and how male-dominated the tech sector is. Research shows that women bring different and worthwhile perspectives to any given situation, so encouraging women’s involvement in STEM fields will make for more creative and successful business development. There’s something very powerful and fun about having the skills to build and create, which STEM is all about.

What are your short- and long-term goals for women in STEM?

I want to continue sharing the excitement of STEM fields with women, especially younger girls. When a girl interested in STEM realizes that what she learns in this field can be applied to almost anything she loves, she lights up. That encouragement early on helps women later in their lives to continue their education or careers in STEM fields. Hopefully, early support and encouragement will make women an equal part of STEM fields in the not-so-distant future.

What does luxury mean to you?

Luxury is any product or experience that satisfies your personal fantasies and enables you to have a pure appreciation for the moment you’re in.

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Prestige Family of Dealerships is pleased to announce their new Lamborghini store to be opened summer 2015. For more than four decades, Prestige dealerships have been providing not just Bergen County, but also the tri-state area with unparalleled ownership experience.

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